Figure Skating

That's right folks! I got the whole group of friends (16+ people) to go ice skating for my birthday! I had a great time and I think everyone else did too. We went to a new rink since Hurricane Wilma destroyed the one we usually go to. It is a nicer facility but it was a Saturday night in south Florida and that equates to lots of cocky little middle/high schoolers. They packed way too many people on the ice and it was hectic but there were no major accidents. I was the most worried about Jess since she is running a marathon in about a month. I was worried she might slip and hurt herself and then I would have to live with the guilt that she wouldn't be able to race but...no injuries so no guilt! :) Whew!

I can definitely say it took me a good time to get my balance and comfort level back up (and my feet and ankles to remember how skates feel). I now understand why everyone complains about how uncomfortable skates are. I guess I was conditioned after 20 some years of wearing them everyday for hours at a time but after a two year break, yikes! they are not as comfy as tennis shoes anymore.

The hubby did a great job organizing everyone and getting cakes for us. Hopefully no one is too sore today. I am going to go tackle the crowds and get some Christmas shopping done. Wish me luck!